During the recession, many specialist retailers were hit hard by the rising number of discounters which aimed to provide a wide variety of stock at low prices for consumers. One of the chains which struggled was undoubtedly Mothercare, yet there are now signs... Read More
While the recession did not necessarily send all retailers into administration, a fate which befell popular high street names such as JJB Sports and La Senza, the vast majority struggled to make ends meet amidst a spectacular fall in consumer confidence. One... Read More
While no retailers can be said to have coasted through the recession unscathed, Mothercare suffered particularly at the hands of the economic downturn. Online competition from e-tailers such as Amazon and the ever-expanding market for baby clothing from... Read More
The past few years have been tough for the retail industry, with poor economic conditions ushering in a lull in consumer spending. Add the rise in popularity of internet shopping and the burden of business rates and it’s hardly surprising that... Read More
It is no secret that high street commercial property traders are struggling in the UK, partly as a result of the on-going double dip recession.... Read More
It has been a tough year for retail commercial properties, and not even the high street favourite Mothercare managed to escape the financial crisis currently plaguing Britain.... Read More
In November last year, Mothercare planned to close 110 commercial properties by March 2013 to bring its portfolio to 266 stores.... Read More
